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1972 <br />LizGIE <br />/MGATLOCAL IOf ,YSTEMS <br />ec% zatcK9 50 ?pay 4 Excel/vice <br />2022 <br />2022 ERP and Utility Billing <br />Software FAQ's <br />General Questions <br />Q: Why are the existing JDE and CIS Infinity software systems being replaced? <br />A: Over the past several years, members have increasingly expressed frustration with JDE's <br />HR module and the need to utilize a number of third -party add-ons to make the software <br />operationally viable. There was a strong desire to bring in a modern application that can <br />meet members' everyday needs and position ourselves better for the future. <br />Similarly, the CIS Infinity application is two major versions behind its latest software <br />version which require a significant change to all participating members. In addition, the <br />entry price point for this application was cost -prohibitive for most local governments and <br />we haven't been able to secure a new member participant in ten years. <br />Q: Is there a sunset (end -of -life) date for the existing JDE or Advanced Utility System <br />software? <br />A: No, neither solution has not announced an end -of -life date. However, these systems no <br />longer reflect the vendor's preferred solution which means they're unlikely to get any <br />significant upgrades or enhancements moving forward, other than those that are required <br />to meet federal or state -mandated requirements and to address data security concerns. <br />Q: Why is a 10-year commitment necessary? <br />A: LOGIS Staff negotiated a 10-year price commitment to provide the membership with <br />greater certainty over the expected minimum life of the new systems. This not only resulted <br />in a lower overall cost to the membership, but it allows a lower entry price point for <br />prospective members to join LOGIS and reduce overall costs moving forward. <br />In the absence of a 10-year commitment, vendors will re -price (i.e. increase) their offering <br />and reduce the price guarantees. This will significantly reduce our ability to control long- <br />term costs. <br />Q: How long will we continue to pay the 'old' pricing for the legacy systems compared to the <br />'new' pricing for Oracle and Sprypoint? <br />A: You will continue to pay for the existing legacy systems and their price points (see the 2023 <br />budget amounts depicted in the ERP Member Letter dated August 17, 2022) until you fully <br />migrate to the new applications. At that time, you will begin paying the costs for the new <br />systems. Keep in mind that if you decide to continue storing and accessing your financial, <br />payroll, and HR data in Hubble (JDE add -on); we will need to continue charging you for <br />that. <br />WWW.LOGIS.ORG <br />